CorrigendumNotifications 1702/10 and 1704/10 from report 46 have been removed from the RAPEX website following additional information on the risk.
Notification 0079/11 from the report 5 of 2011 has been modified and removed from the RAPEX website following the additional information on the risk assessment provided by the notifying authorities.

The product poses a risk of injuries because the bolt that holds the cross-frame together can work loose during use and as a consequence the stroller may collapse while in use. This poses a hazard to any child in the stroller at the time of failure.

9 incidents reported.

This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 1888

Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers.

Description: Doll with plastic head, hands and feet and a soft body, dressed in a pink outfit with small plastic ornaments applied around the neck and legs. Wrapped in a transparent plastic bag without any inscription in Romanian.

Country of origin: China

Choking

The product poses a risk of choking because the small ornaments can be easily detached and swallowed.

The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Description: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1997 and 2002 and have a vehicle identification number in the range: TSMMS*35S00316394 to TSMMS*35S00907700. All vehicle owners will be notified and dealers will provide information on the measure, code 201009.

Country of origin: Hungary

No pictures are available

Injuries

The product poses a risk of injuries because, due to possible defects in the coating of the front shock-absorber unit, the brackets holding the stub-axles in place could yield to corrosion. As this corrosion progresses, it is possible that the stub axles could work themselves loose.

Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.

The product poses a risk of injuries because the magnets on the darts can easily detach and these fit wholly into the small parts cylinder. The magnets are too strong (maximum magnetic flux index of 436kG²mm²) and could cause fatalities if they block the respiratory or intestinal tract.

The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers.

Description: Sweatshirt intended for children up to 7 years of age. On the front of the sweatshirt there is an inscription „FOX”. There is also a hood supplied with functional cords. The product is sold without packaging.

Country of origin: China

Strangulation

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the hood.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Compulsory measures: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

Description: Children’s trousers with a satin fastening cord in the waist area. Composition 93% cotton and 7% elastane according to the label. On the front there is an inscription "Doll" made out of beads. The product is sold without packaging.

Country of origin: Singapore

Injuries

The product poses a risk of injuries because the cords in the waist area are not fixed to the garment in at least one point and the length of the free ends of the cords exceeds the permissible length.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Compulsory measures: Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.

Description: The packaging is a clear plastic bag containing 15g of purplish-red hygroscopic beads, stapled to a sheet of pink and pale green card bearing an image of a plant with open green leaves in a glass bowl. At the top is the wording “Gel Perla per piante vere (gel beads for real plants)”, in green: the same wording appears on the back of the rectangular card. The instructions for use are shown in green. On the right is an image of a plant in a glass bowl and the words “15 g of product".

Country of origin: China

Choking, Injuries

The products pose a risk of choking and injuries because they are identical in appearance to berries such as currants, and because they expand rapidly upon contact with water, they may, if accidentally ingested, obstruct the intestine, or, if they enter the airway, impede or completely prevent the passage of air, resulting in respiratory distress and/or asphyxia.

The products do not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Description: Replacement windscreen clips for Renault Megane Cabriolet V2 vehicles manufactured between October 2003 and July 2005 (the "Affected Vehicles")

Country of origin: Spain

Injuries

The product poses a risk of injuries because the outer trims on the left and right sides of the windscreen may detach from the car body when driven at high speed. The clips used to attach the trim to the car body are not sufficiently strong to hold the trim securely in position. In some cases, the trim may become detached and swing back, breaking the glass roof, and/or side window and/or rear window.

7 incidents reported.

Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall and corrective action taken by the manufacturer.

Description: Children's outfit – a dress with a waistcoat intended for children from 1 to 2 years of age. The waistcoat has a satin cord around the neck and is not attached to the dress. There is a label with some information in Bulgarian including the name of the town of Varna, the composition: 100% cotton and treatment symbols. There is no textile label attached to the set. The sets are sold without packaging.

Country of origin: Bulgaria

Strangulation

The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of cords in the neck area.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682

Compulsory measures: Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

Description: Green and blue plastic babywalker with a textile seat and metal foldable frame. The babywalker is also equipped with some toys attached to the plastic tray. There is a label attached with some instructions and warnings.

Country of origin: Greece

Injuries

The product poses a risk of injuries due to the absence of a braking device which could prevent a downstairs fall.

The baby walker does not comply with the European standard EN 1273.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

Description: Babywalker for babies up to 25 lbs. The babywalker is plastic with a textile seat and metal foldable frame. The babywalker is equipped with some toys attached to the plastic tray. There is a label attached with some instructions, warnings, as well as the country of origin.

Country of origin: Taiwan

Injuries

The product poses a risk of injuries due to the absence of a braking device which could prevent a downstairs fall.

The baby walker does not comply with the European standard EN 1273.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority.

Description: Multicoloured plastic babywalker with a textile seat and metal foldable frame. The babywalker is also equipped with some toys attached to the plastic tray. There is a label attached with some instructions and warnings.

Country of origin: China

Injuries

The product poses a risk of injuries due to the absence of a braking device which could prevent a downstairs fall.

The baby walker does not comply with the European standard EN 1273.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

Description: Plastic babywalker for children up to 25 lbs, with a textile seat and metal foldable frame. On the plastic tray there are some toys. There is a label attached with some instructions, warnings, as well as the country of origin.

Country of origin: Taiwan

Injuries

The product poses a risk of injuries due to the absence of a braking device which could prevent a downstairs fall.

The baby walker does not comply with the European standard EN 1273.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority.

Description: Armbands 25 x18 cm in the form of a green monster, packed in a white bag. On the bag there is a photo of a girl wearing the armbands, instructions in English and the trademark of the product.

Country of origin: China

Drowning

The product poses a risk of drowning because, in the event of accidental opening of the stopper of the inflation valve, the armband immediately deflates. It is not fitted with a non-return valves to ensure that the inflatable device retains at least 75 % of its original buoyancy after the stopper is open for a period of 2 minutes.

The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13138.

Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

Description: Inflatable guitar with CE mark. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard - Small parts.

Country of origin: China

Chemical

The product poses a chemical risk because the plasticized material contains 27.1% by weight of di-"isononyl" phthalate (DINP) in the pink guitar, 23.9% in the green guitar and 0.45% in the valve.

According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.

Description: The kettle is made of stainless steel, 10.5 cm diameter and height of 8.5 cm. At the bottom of the kettle there is a black plastic support for positioning. This support contains the heating elements which are separated from the plastic support by a circular metal piece. The kettle is fixed on the plastic support by a connecting nut 10mm in diameter. The power cord is inserted into the bottom of plastic support. The product is packaged in a white cardboard box.

Country of origin: China

Electric shock

The product poses a risk of electric shock and fire due to:

- incorrect wiring insulation;

- the power cable presents a zone of clearance in the plastic support which can lead to cutting / breaking and therefore causing a short-circuit;

- the small cable inside the plastic cover is not fixed firmly in place;

- the welding with the power cord has been made on a small surface.

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Description: 3 coloured, soft-filled juggling balls with animal figures. CE mark. Not for children under the age of 3 because of small parts which might be swallowed. Danger of suffocation.

Country of origin: China

Chemical

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.59% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).

According to the REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or the childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.

Description: Lead casting set packed in a transparent, plastic covered, flat box, containing 12 lead moulding figures and a melting spoon. A label is attached underneath bearing the following precautionary inscriptions written in 7 languages: "Lead casting. Not to be given to children under 14 years of age. Swallowing is harmful to health. Dirty objects and surfaces have to be cleaned thoroughly. Keep away from food, utensils, drinks and animal feed. Contains 87% of metallic lead. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU OBSERVE THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE (BELOW THE CONTENT)!”

Country of origin: Germany

Chemical, Burns

The product poses a chemical risk because according to the label the casting figures contain 87% lead. The product also poses a risk of burns during use.